The cultural capital of the Yucatán peninsular, Merida is a compact city rich in colonial history with cosmopolitan flair and has the region’s broadest span of dining options, from market stalls and mobile kiosks to glamourous dining in lavish haciendas. Written for Fine Dining Lovers. Written by Ishay Govender Live Band The Mayas of [...]
Peruvian Gastronomy: Potatoes, Pisco and Promise The staggeringly vast microclimates across the country, coupled with the tenacity of Chef Gastón Acurio has pinned Peru as the world’s culinary darling. For Mail & Guardian 28 Jan 2015 The Potato Quest There are roughly 4000 edible varieties of potatoes, or papa, most of them originating in the [...]
Peru Travel Guide - Highlights and Delights Highlights from the glorious Sacred Valley of the Incas to often overlooked high-paced Lima and tranquil Arequipa and surrounds. An introductory guide by Ishay Govender-Ypma, for Travel Ideas Magazine, Dec 2014 Kingdom of the Mighty Incas Machu Picchu It’s here that you start to believe that [...]
Lima, City With Heart. Reflections on Gastronomy Today After years of political and economic strife, Lima, Peru’s capital is in the limelight and basking in the glow of the culinary renaissance. For Woolworth's Taste Magazine Dec 2014 Raw Fish for Brunch It’s 11 am and I am tucking into a large bowl of [...]
World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards Latin America 2014 - Behind the Scenes World's 50 Best Latin America A few weeks ago...actually, I lie, I remember the exact date: 3 September 2014 (how could I not), I attended the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards Latin America, in Lima at the very posh Lima Country Club [...]
Where to Eat in Rio & São Paulo - what I loved and what I didn't First stop - the local municipal markets. I also try to take a food tour in every city I visit - try Tastes of São Paulo and Eat Rio. This is a mini guide of where to eat in Rio and São Paulo. corn [...]
I'm currently in Peru, on a South American adventure (Brazil, Peru, Argentina) and thought it very fitting to post this article done on South American food trends.for SAA Sawubona inflight magazine.
